There is more to him than meets the eye..

If there were ever a person whom I could not ever forget, it would definitely be him. He was neither the cutest nor the most handsome boy in school but he was popular wherever he went. He was an ordinary boy with a cheeky grin and eyes that always seem to twinkle with mischief. But behind those eyes, lies a soul who is more aware of people’s feelings and who truly understands the essence of communication.

Group interaction skills are perhaps the toughest skills to master. Even some of my most sociable friends tend to fade into the background and not ‘shine’ in big groups. But he is different, he always seems to be at the centre of attention in every conversation. He has the ability to make people feel important about themselves. He makes amazing eye contact and when he speaks to you, he makes you feel like there is no one else in this world except for you and him.

He possesses leadership skills like no other. He is great leader and also a team player. Besides that, he can naturally lead the team without being domineering. How often do you come across a teenager who could lead a whole team without much complaints or disagreements from his team members? Team members have faith in him because he always gives clear orders to prevent ambiguity and he also exudes that kind of confidence that makes you feel like you can always count on him.

There is one more skill he owns that makes him an outstanding communicator. He has great presentation skills and he always makes good first impressions. When he speaks in front of a crowd, everyone will be deeply absorbed listening to what he has to say next.

He once asked me what I wanted to do in life. I avoided answering him and asked him back instead. I advised him to go into sales or something which could make full use of his communication skills. He answered me by saying he has bigger dreams in mind. There is something about him which intrigues me and I know I would never forget such a strong character.





-Carmen Lee-